Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK offers the full global portfolio of Knorr-Bremse rail systems and brands to customers in the UK and Ireland. In addition, the company provides full life-cycle support for those systems.
Operating from three locations in the UK, and with outstanding rail engineering, manufacturing, overhaul and repair ability, Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK has the capability and capacity to support both train builders and operators.
Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK is a member of the global Knorr-Bremse Group, a world leader in braking and sub-systems for rail vehicles.
Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK operates from three facilities in the UK: Melksham (HQ) and Corsham both located in Wiltshire, and Manchester.
The entire portfolio of Knorr-Bremse cross-connected rail systems technology including braking, HVAC, power supply, sanding, toilets, train doors, wash/wipe, and integrated digital control and monitoring technology are all available to rail vehicle builders, maintainers and operators from Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK.
Long term support of all of these systems is available from Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK through its specialist RailServices organisation; from guaranteed original parts supply to ‘whole train life’ service support contracts.
Knorr-Bremse Platform Screen Door Systems
The Melksham site is a Knorr-Bremse Group Centre of Competence (CoC) for brake control systems and platform screen door systems.
Knorr-Bremse Platform Screen Door Systems offer global customers bespoke solutions which deliver enhanced passenger safety and operational benefits.
Contacts
Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd.
Melksham
SN12 6TL
United Kingdom
railenquiries.mlk@knorr-bremse.com
Richard Ward Head of Sales
Melksham
SN12 6TL
United Kingdom
richard.ward@knorr-bremse.com
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Knorr-Bremse’s Local Management Team
Sharing responsibility in a far-sighted approach based on experience and expertise: An outstanding management team guides the progress of the location.
Paul Goodhand
Managing Director
Nick Fitzwater
Director, Rail Services
Sanjay Albert
Director, Engineering & Innovation
Richard Bew
Director, Business Development
Mark Carrol
Director, Finance & IT
Nicola Clark
Director, Human Resources
Mark Fletcher
Director, Mergers and Acquisitions
Alan Meakin
Director, Projects & Sales Delivery
Paul Rooke
Director, Quality & Environment, Health and Safety
Tim Sharpe
Director, Operations
A Career with Knorr-Bremse – and our Local Commitment
Each Knorr-Bremse location is unique. That applies not only to the wide range of career opportunities and exceptional prospects available but also to our numerous local activities. Because Knorr-Bremse is firmly anchored in the local community – and sees itself as an active player in its social setting.
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